Slade Yancy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He supports clients through the financial planning process aimed at educating them and helping bring clarity and peace of mind to their families. Prior to his current position, Slade served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023 and as Assistant Branch Manager from 2016 to 2020. His earlier experience includes roles at Merrill Edge Bank of America as Market Sales Manager from 2013 to 2015 and Financial Solutions Advisor from 2011 to 2013, as well as Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2010. Slade holds a California Insurance License. Further educational background and personal interests were not provided.

Jordan Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bethany, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. He is also involved with Wilmington Advisors at M&T as a financial professional. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Tiffany Lyga is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Liberty Bank and Raymond James since 2016. Tiffany also works as a financial advisor with Liberty Bank Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Agostisi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

David Dellacato is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in enhancing their financial wellbeing through the Fidelity platform and comprehensive financial planning processes. He is a member of a Wealth Management Team focused on understanding clients' priorities and helping design and implement strategies aligned with their goals. Before his current role beginning in 2026, David held various positions at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative II, and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as Director of Institutional Sales at MKM Partners from 2011 to 2018. Outside of his professional responsibilities, David enjoys baseball, beach activities, comedy, concerts, football, and movies.

Alexandra Brinkerhoff is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, all of which she has spent at Merrill in New Haven, CT. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and supports individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hannah Verdi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Group, Raven Capital Management, and FactSet. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and technology tools.

Eric Zimmerman is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in local sports as a soccer referee and coach and serves as a ticket seller and timekeeper for high school sports events. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, with a range of portfolio management options supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Matthew Cole is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. Matthew's expertise encompasses general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen life events. He emphasizes understanding what is important to each client and collaborates with them to create personalized financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in basketball, golfing, and soccer.

Zakary Cianciolo is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the restaurant and bar industry as a co-owner and silent partner in several businesses. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports various event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement.

Shane Henderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience working at hospitality and recreation-related businesses, including Fresh Salt: Saybrook Point Inn Resort & Marina and Waters Edge Resort and Spa. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and offers advisory services to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Steven Baklas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their unique financial objectives and develop personalized strategies to pursue these goals. His approach focuses on building long-lasting relationships and providing guidance on various areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Steven holds a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor's Degree, both from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He communicates fluently in Greek, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, Steven has interests that include adventure sports, baseball, basketball, chess, cooking, football, gardening, pickleball, traveling, and watching movies.

Celeste Barham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Danielle La Riviere is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of experience at the firm and seven years in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of DEUX ELLES, LLC, an inactive management consulting LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Wayne Card is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Steven Silverman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America, where he has worked since 1990, as well as experience with the State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers and TAMPs, as well as affiliated trust and insurance services.

Daniela Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in coaching and teaching workshops focused on growth mindset and coaching fundamentals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Brooke Hourigan Bertholf is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Metlife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance from 2001 to 2017, followed by roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is an insurance agent focusing on various insurance products and a co-owner of an LLC for investment properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and organizations. The firm structures financial planning as an annual, collaborative process using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Catherine Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and JP Morgan Securities. Andersen is involved in a non-variable insurance business related to her advisory work. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Joseph Falcone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, UBS Financial Services, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and Oxford High School. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various asset classes.